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818 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-161 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-158 ft
Altitude change
220 ft
Altitude min
379 ft
Altitude max
379 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-19.377%
Grade
-27.136%
Grade max
-3.434%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
765 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time

Firestarter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glencoe Lochan Trails
    Glencoe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #109917 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76138 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

From the East Kinlochleven side look for a couple of cairns and drop in crossing the mountain path with momentum to drop down to the Loch through the tree's

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Nov 14, 2023 @ 3:02am
Nov 14, 2023
Apr 1, 2022 @ 4:12am
Apr 1, 2022
 Top half OK, lower half very vague, and starts just above stream when you reach Mountain Path crossing.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Firestarter

        ▼ Where is Firestarter located?
        Firestarter is located in Glencoe Lochan Trails, Glencoe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Glencoe Lochan Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.69032, -5.09075.
        ▼ How hard is Firestarter?
        Firestarter is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 19.377%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firestarter?
        Firestarter has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 161 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 220 ft to 379 ft.
        ▼ Is Firestarter a point to point trail?
        Firestarter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Firestarter?
        Firestarter is 818 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firestarter?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Firestarter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firestarter?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Firestarter are:
        • November (2 activities)
        • March (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Firestarter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firestarter are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Firestarter?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Firestarter. The trail is 818 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Firestarter?
        Firestarter is a moderately popular trail. There have been 93 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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